Tennessee State Senate - District 13 Choose 1
In general, the functions of the Legislature (House & Senate) are to enact, amend, and repeal the laws of Tennessee. Some of the specific powers granted to the General Assembly by the state Constitution include: the appropriation of all money to be paid out of the state treasury; the levy and collection of taxes; and the right to authorize counties and incorporated towns to levy taxes.To qualify for election to the House, one must be 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, a state resident for three years, and a resident of the county in which elected for one year immediately preceding the election.The larger house, and arguably the more representative one, of Tennessee's bicameral legislature is called the House of Representatives. The state is divided into 99 House districts from each of which one representative is elected. Each district is comprised of approximately 64,102 residents. Representatives are elected to two-year terms.
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What are the most important challenges facing our state and how do you propose to address them?
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What specific fiscal policies will you champion to stabilize everyday household costs?
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What additional legislation is needed to address the impact of data centers on the quality of life in our communities?
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40174 Paperbirch Drive
Smyrna, TN 37167
Smyrna, TN 37167
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What are the most important challenges facing our state and how do you propose to address them?
Tennessee families are working harder than ever but still struggling to keep up with rising costs. I hear the same concerns everywhere I go: affordability, underfunded public schools, access to healthcare, and a government that too often stops listening. I will fight to end the grocery tax, expand Medicaid to improve access to affordable healthcare and strengthen rural hospitals, fully fund our public schools by ending the voucher program, and demand transparency in how taxpayer dollars are spent. Government should put people over politics and work for every Tennessean.
What specific fiscal policies will you champion to stabilize everyday household costs?
Families need relief now. I support eliminating Tennessee’s grocery tax, investing in affordable housing, strengthening public schools so families aren’t forced to fill funding gaps, and will fight to ensure wages keep pace with the cost of living. I also believe we should carefully evaluate tax incentives and public investments to make sure taxpayers receive real value in return.
Fiscal responsibility isn’t just about balancing a budget; it’s about making sure working families can balance theirs. Every policy should be measured by whether it makes life more affordable for the people we serve.
What additional legislation is needed to address the impact of data centers on the quality of life in our communities?
Tennessee should welcome innovation, but not at the expense of our communities. Large data centers can place significant demands on our electrical grid, water resources, infrastructure, and surrounding neighborhoods. Before approving these projects, communities deserve transparency, meaningful public input, and independent studies on their long-term impact.
I support legislation requiring greater transparency in economic incentive agreements, stronger environmental and infrastructure impact assessments, and clear community benefit standards before major developments receive public support. Growth should benefit the people who already live here; not simply the companies investing here.